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Any body worked with EL (electroluminessance) wire? I'm thinking of incorporating it into my custom bucket for a bit of Republic Commando flavour. I know some of you here have worked on RC's (Goldenrod for one) and I have no idea what this stuff is or where to find it.Thanks!

Last edited by DeadasaJodo; May 5, 2008 at 10:11 PM.
Reason: Title lacked relevance

Sorry I guess the thread title is misleading. What I'm really looking for is advice from someone who has used EL wire on their Mando/RC bucket and can explain the pro's and con's over LED's.
Vor'ente ner vod!

LED's are way brighter and can be seen in the daytime depending on the brightness factor (see "ultrasabers"). EL cable can be put in had to install places. so i guess it depends on WHERE and WHAT you want the "light" to do.

LED's are way brighter and can be seen in the daytime depending on the brightness factor (see "ultrasabers"). EL cable can be put in had to install places. so i guess it depends on WHERE and WHAT you want the "light" to do.

I want to use it to edge around to visor area (which will be blue or mirrored, depending on whether I go for red or blue EL wire) for a Republic Commando style illuminated HUD effect. I know some RC's have gone this route on their Katarn-Class buckets.

Even thou its old tech for us saber folks TCSS still has EL wire and other stuff like inverters battery packs. Funny thing is theres so much more you can do with the stuff this place sells for things other than lightsabers which is really cool. you cna buy compleated blades(which last I knew worked with parks sabers you would have to email tim/strydur the owner to find out for sure).